Jefferson West High School

Mrs. Magill's anatomy students took some time to share with Freshman Biology their final dissection of the semester. This project wraps up a year-long journey that Anatomy students undertook in the intricate details in Anatomy and Physiology. Several of these students have chosen Anatomy due to the new CTE Health Science program. The Freshman students really enjoyed the upperclassman explaining what they were doing and it worked out great that the Freshman had just finished up frogs last week. YEAH!

The Jefferson West High School journalism department took 4th overall in the State Kansas Scholastic Press Association sweeps. Eight of the 16 students who qualified for State placed in one or more events at State. Individual placings that contributed to the 4th place finish in 3A include: *1st place - Sydney Sage - copy editing *1st place - Lanie Webb - cutline writing *5th place - Lanie Webb - digital illustration *3rd place - Sydney Sage - sports promo video *6th place - Natalie Meyer, Bryce Midgley, Emma Herring (team) - multimedia storytelling *4th place - Kinley Stones - sports action photography *6th place - Harriet Dean - student life photography *4th place - Aspen Wheeler - yearbook copy writing *5th place - Natalie Meyer - cutline writing TIGER ROAR!!

Congratulation to our Forensics members!! They competed at the State Speech and Drama Festival on May 4th and walked away with positive results. Earning 1 ratings were Madison Sage - Humorous Solo Acting; Sydnee Jackson - Prose Interpretation; Aubrey Phillips - Poetry Interpretation; and the team of Aubrey Phillips and Guy Phillips in Improvised Duet Acting. Earning ratings of 2 were Natalie Meyer - Impromptu Speaking; the team of Natalie Meyer and Madison Sage in Improvised Duet Acting; the team of Amber Nardo and Trent Turner in Improvised Duet Acting; and the team of Bryce Midgley and Sydnee Jackson in Improvised Duet Acting. #HeedtheRoar

It's game day for JV and Varsity Lady Tiger Softball! First pitch is 3:30pm. THIS IS A CHANGE IN START TIME. Senior parents will be recognized.

It's game day for JV and Varsity Baseball. Teams will travel to Silver Lake. First pitch is 3pm. THIS IS A CHANGE IN START TIME. If you can't make it, you can watch the Varsity game here... https://youtube.com/@jwbaseball-iv1pu?si=c7VvTiPGbN7kuJmd

Congratulations Jefferson West High School! BIG TIGER ROAR!! https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2024/05/03/5-top-rated-public-high-schools-in-the-topeka-area-and-others-rank/73514937007/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=gh-topekacj-main&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2ZsHQmHaptvkIj8pUzwoKH1m7KIVpOQbhurCPPpK_-GMUutTIC5u_JsOg_aem_AXGCT7xrImNThRNoUGx2jncTLOKfLidDFkR_wWusHxuekwq9fmdoJ1r4qZU_GUD3AyuXtsqKG9FVsgEVKV7PZJuT

From Football Head Coach David Bowen... Appreciating these two seniors as they finish up their last couple days at Jefferson West. Excited to see what these guys do in the years to come 🔥 Brodie Boyer and Caleb Morse

As we celebrate our teachers this week, USD 340 Jefferson West wants to say thank you to all of our teachers for the amazing impact you have on our students. Your approach to teaching makes learning valuable and fosters knowledge for our students and their life-changing experiences. It’s teachers like each of you who make a difference. "Teaching is the greatest act of optimism." –Colleen Wilcox

This week will prove to be another BUSY week at the HS. Seniors’ last day is Wednesday, 5/8. Congratulations to the class of 2024!! Upcoming HS events for the week of 5/5-12… 5/5 Cinco de Mayo 5/6-10 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 5/6 AP Government Exam 5/6 V BG @ League (Perry-Lecompton) 1pm 5/6 JV BG @ League (Nemaha Central) 3pm 5/6 JV/V Baseball @ Silver Lake 4:30pm 5/6 JV/V SB vs. Tonganoxie 4:30pm Senior Parent Night 5/7 Teacher Appreciation Day 5/7 Academic Awards Night 7pm 5/8 School Nurses’ Day 5/8 WIT Last Day 5/8 JV SB @ Holton Tri 4pm 5/9 BSB Regionals @ Ozawkie 3pm (Seeding TBA) 5/9 V TR League @ Sabetha 3:30pm 5/9 League Art Festival @ Sabetha 10am 5/9 WIT Spring Graduation 5/10 AP US History Exam 5/10 Graduation Practice 8am (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE) 5/12 Mother’s Day 5/12 Graduation Ceremony 2pm – Livestream – http://www.facebook.com/bsmithenterprises

eSports update from Coach, Alan Dick... Camden Pfeifer finished his season with a win in the consolation match to determine 3rd place. This means that the Jefferson West Esports team has earned its first spot on the podium at the national level!!! The MarioKart team won both of their matches this week and have advanced to the semifinal round, which will be played Monday afternoon. Two more matches for the gold! Leroy Staniec remains in contention for a placement in Minecraft, currently sitting in 7th place in the points standings. He will play his final round of matches on Tuesday afternoon. They are all doing so well! Keep up the support! TIGER ROAR!! #HeedtheRoar

Congratulations to sophomore Jason Payne! Friday, 4/26, Jason set a new Jefferson West High School record in the Triple Jump, while also winning the competition. Jason's jump of 42'4.75" eclipsed the old record of 42'3.75" set in 1998 by Dan Shirley. MEGA TIGER ROAR!!

A great opportunity for girls wrestling, grades 2-12! Visit www.bakerwildcats.com for more information!

It's game day for the Lady Tigers Softball. First pitch is 1pm vs. Jefferson County North.

If you can't make it to the High School V Baseball game today at Ozawkie vs. Jefferson County North, you can watch it here! First pitch is 1pm. https://www.youtube.com/@jwbaseball-iv1pu

The JV Softball tournament tomorrow, Saturday, 5/4, at Holton has been cancelled.

If you can't make it to the High School V Baseball game tonight at Ozawkie vs. Hiawatha, you can watch it here! First pitch is 4:30pm. https://www.youtube.com/@jwbaseball-iv1pu

Tomorrow's FFA Day at the Farm has a location change...

It's game day for the Lady Tigers Softball. First pitch is 3:30pm at Basehor-Linwood *Subject to cancellation due to weather

Angie Grimmett, Dana Gettel, Sarah Weishaar, Miranda Grose and LaDonna Schuetz – Our High School Lunch Heroes Thank you all for your outstanding dedication and hard work. You each go above and beyond every day with smiles on your faces. We need more people like you in the world and are lucky to have each of you here at Jefferson West High School! TIGER ROAR!!!!!!!!!

Today is the day Jefferson West USD 340 staff and students celebrate our Lunch Heroes! Thank you to each of you for all you do for our schools! When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! You make a difference for every student and staff member who comes through our cafeterias. You are a positive influence in our lives with your warm smiles and delicious eats. We appreciate our Lunch Heroes!! Thank you! Today is YOUR day!! TIGER ROAR!! Kim Barger- Elementary School Anna Bevitt- Elementary School John Bevitt- Elementary School Sandy McAlexander- Middle School Lilly Wells- Middle School Beverly Johnston- Middle School Angie Grimmett- High School Dana Gettel- High School Sarah Weishaar- High School Miranda Grose- High School LaDonna Schuetz, Food Service Director